WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a list of FREE upcoming library programs for adults, teens and kids submitted by the Wilmington Memorial Library:
Registration begins 30 days prior to the event. Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.wilmlibrary.org or by calling (978) 694-2099 (for Adult) or (978) 694-2098 (for Children/Teen). Please note we request registration for programs that are marked *RR. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding support for library programs!
Adult Events
Healthy Aging Kickoff: The Memory Laners Concert and Social *RR
Saturday, November 2, 2:30 pm
Don’t miss this afternoon of music, memories, and camaraderie. The Memory Laners featuring Frankie Henderson, Trish McLaughlin, John Clement, Howie Conley sing songs from the 50s and 60s–Roy Orbison, The Temptations, The Righteous Brothers, Elvis Presley, The Platters, Sonny and Cher and many others. Join us for a stroll down the magical eras of music. This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Fiction Critique Group *RR
Saturday, November 2, 9:15 am
Love writing fiction? Whether you are drafting a short story or a novel, joining our Critique Group is a great opportunity to meet other writers and get constructive feedback in a supportive environment. When registering, please provide your email address so you can receive an agenda and any prep materials before the meeting. Open to all experience levels writing in all genres. Led by local writing enthusiast, Barbara Alevras.
Improv for Healthy Aging *RR
Monday, November 4, 2:30 pm
Presented by Meredith Charles from Drama Out of the Box, participants will learn and practice improvisation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well promote faster thinking and decrease stress. Research has shown that learning improv can help “retrain” the brain to actively listen, communicate more effectively, be more open to ideas, as well as work collaboratively. Participants find that they laugh a lot bringing a sense of peace and happiness. This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Digital Library aka The Library in Your PJS *RR
Wednesday, November 6, 7 pm
Join Technology Librarian, Brad McKenna, for a tour of the library’s digital services. He will touch on Consumer Reports, Freegal, Overdrive, RBDigital, and more.
Pints + Pages Book Group *RR
Thursday, November 7, 7 pm
Featured Book: City of Thieves by David Benioff *RR
Location: Caffè Nero (676 Main St, Reading)
Social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. The group meets on the first Thursday of every other month. Librarians from the Wilmington and Reading Public Libraries will host the book discussion.
Dr. Tom Perls: Living to 100 *RR
Thursday, November 7, 7 pm
How do you live to be 100? Find out from Dr.Tom Perls, who is among the international leaders in the field of human exceptional longevity. He is founder and director of the New England Centenarian Study, the largest study of centenarians and their families in the world. He is also co-author of Living to 100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age. This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Kids & Teen Events
Drop-In Baby Times
Saturday, November 2, 9:30 am
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy this fun storytime that includes rhymes, songs, books, scarves, shakers, bubbles and more. Infants through 24 months
Stories and Sweets
Saturday, November 2, 10:30 am
Start your Saturday morning with great stories (and songs and rhymes) and a few sweet treats at this special family storytime. Ages 2-5 and one or more adults.
Wilmington Community Playgroup
Monday, November 4, 9:30 am
At this drop-in playgroup we will begin with a story and then play together! Led by the CTI Family Resource Network. Ages 2-5
Fortnite Frenzy Solos Tournament *RR
Tuesday, November 5, 2-4 pm
Got a couple Victory Royals under your belt and fancy yourself good at Fortnite? Show off your skills at this tournament run by One Up Games! Friendlies begin at 1:30 pm. Grades 4-8
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